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WhiskeyGrinder

(22,145 posts)
Tue Apr 20, 2021, 09:35 AM Apr 2021

Explaining the possible outcomes of jury deliberations in the Derek Chauvin trial

https://www.minnpost.com/metro/2021/04/explaining-the-possible-outcomes-of-jury-deliberations-in-the-derek-chauvin-trial/

After lawyers for the prosecution and defense wrap up Derek Chauvin’s trial Monday with closing arguments, the 12-person jury will be left to deliberate, and ultimately reach a verdict in the case.

Chauvin faces three charges in the death of George Floyd. A video recorded by a bystander showed Chauvin kneeling on Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes last Memorial Day.

It could take the jury hours, days or longer to reach a verdict. But when an announcement is made, it may not be as simple as “guilty” or “not guilty.” With three separate charges, each with three separate possible outcomes, there’s a lot of different ways the verdict could potentially go.

MinnPost talked with Rachel Moran, associate professor of law at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, about the potential outcomes of the trial.
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Explaining the possible outcomes of jury deliberations in the Derek Chauvin trial (Original Post) WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2021 OP
Yes... And he can be guilty or not guilty of 1, 2, or all 3 charges. Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2021 #1
I'm sure most people are aware of the tendency of juries to "negotiate" a verdict. BobTheSubgenius Apr 2021 #2
I believe the jury will follow the Goldilocks Rule WarGamer Apr 2021 #3
The article has brief, helpful explanations crickets Apr 2021 #4
 

Laura PourMeADrink

(42,770 posts)
1. Yes... And he can be guilty or not guilty of 1, 2, or all 3 charges.
Tue Apr 20, 2021, 12:52 PM
Apr 2021

Hopefully they all think Chauvin is responsible and are just debating the finer points of charges?

BobTheSubgenius

(11,535 posts)
2. I'm sure most people are aware of the tendency of juries to "negotiate" a verdict.
Tue Apr 20, 2021, 02:15 PM
Apr 2021

That, if there are jurors wavering on 2nd degree murder, for example, they might compromise on a lesser charge, if one is included.

Prosecuting 2nd degree murder and including 2 lesser offences suggests to me that the prosecution is not that confident of getting a conviction on the straight-up murder charge, so they are trying to get him sent up for at least something.

WarGamer

(12,103 posts)
3. I believe the jury will follow the Goldilocks Rule
Tue Apr 20, 2021, 02:33 PM
Apr 2021

Murder 2 too hot, Manslaughter too cold, Murder 3 just right.

When all is said and done, Chauvin will serve somewhat less than 10 yrs

crickets

(25,896 posts)
4. The article has brief, helpful explanations
Tue Apr 20, 2021, 02:40 PM
Apr 2021

of all the charges and possible sentences, right to appeal, a quick recap of trial highlights, etc. Informative, doesn't take long to read - great source of info we could all use given jury deliberations have just started. Thanks, WG.

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